With the end of financial year fast approaching, there can be tax benefits for clients holding ETFs over other types of investment.
Ahead of a public hearing this week, the government has commenced a consultation on draft regulations to support the implementation of the first tranche of Quality of Advice Review reforms.
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has made its first payouts to victims since launching in April, with three claimants having been the victims of poor financial advice.
BDMs specialising in equities and fixed income report their bonuses are coming under pressure as investors opt for alternatives, but salaries can still reach as high as $450,000, according to Kaizen Recruitment.
Two industry professionals have shared lessons for self-licensed firms amid the debate over scaling up a financial advice business.
Count has appointed Leah Hitchings in a newly created role of group head of brand and experiences as the licensee looks to grow market share.
As more investors seek to exclude poor ESG performers from their portfolios, Zenith’s Dugald Higgins demystifies the complexities around negative screening and the purposes it serves.
BlackRock Australia has announced it intends to launch an emerging markets ex-China ETF this month to give greater diversification to Australian investors.
Shadow minister for financial services, Luke Howarth, has described his counterpart Stephen Jones as being “asleep at the wheel” when it comes to financial advice.
